Floating licenses can be shared between multiple users and devices, or they can be used locally – similar to Fixed licenses. Floating licenses can be activated with each Enscape installation, and then shared with other users in your local network. Other users need to connect to the same network as the license holder, or if you wish your team to use the license in different locations, you can share it within a secure VPN connection.

If you have a dedicated administrator, they can opt for another method – installing only the License Server application. This allows the admin to manage the license without the need to download and install Enscape. For instructions on how to install the License Server application, see the Installing the License Server page.

This is a quick guide to help you get started. For a more detailed guide on installing Enscape 4.1 or newer, see the First Steps article.

Follow these steps to install Enscape and activate it with a floating license(s) that can be shared with other users.

1. Download and Install Enscape

Download the Enscape installation file from download.chaos.com and run it. Accept the agreements, and click Next.

Choose which language you wish to use Enscape with and click Install. The wizard will perform the installation.

2. Sign in to the Chaos account that holds the Enscape licenses

The installation wizard will prompt you to sign in to your Chaos account.

Click Sign in to be redirected to the Chaos Single Sign-on webpage.

Make sure to enter the credentials for the Chaos account holding the Enscape license. You can use an existing Enscape login if you already have one.

Once you’ve signed in, you can close the webpage.

3. Enscape is ready

Go back to the Enscape installer and choose your telemetry options. The Enscape installation is complete once you click Done.

Once the Enscape installation is complete and you have signed into your Chaos account, your license is active and can be shared with others if you wish. Keep in mind that only one person can use one license at a time. If you wish to have multiple people working simultaneously, you will need to add more licenses to your account.

4. Share the license

Your IP address is now a connection point for others in your local network to share your Enscape license(s). Share your IP address with your team members so that they can connect to your IP address to use a floating license remotely.

Follow these steps to configure Enscape to connect to a remote license server that is already installed by your administrator within your network.

1. Connecting to an already active Floating license

Connecting to an already active Floating license also happens through the Enscape installation wizard. Instead of running a default installation, click Advanced at the Language step.

2. Choose Remote Licensing

Adjust the destination folder if needed or skip the step by clicking Next.

At the Licensing step, select Remote. In the Primary License Server field, enter the IP address of the machine that holds the active Enscape license, followed by the port :30304. See the image for an example. Click Next.

3. Choose your CAD software

In the next step, choose the CADs you wish to install Enscape for. Click Install and leave the wizard to do the rest.

4. Complete Installation

At the end of the installation, choose your telemetry settings and click Done.

You do not need to sign in, as you are already connected to an active license.

You can now use a Floating Chaos Enscape license. You can check its status by selecting the Manage License link in the Chaos Account window within Enscape’s interface. Alternatively, you can type the host’s IP address followed by :30304 in any web browser.